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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

...it's time


I love watercolor.  It is the medium that defines me as an artist/illustrator.  Right now i am playing with Adirondack Color Wash and Distress Ink reinkers from Ranger as watercolor paints.  Since both products are water based, they can be thinned and stretched with a water soaked paint brush.  The concentration and intensity of color is a perfect base for an art journal spread.

..."it's time"....Reflecting with hope, seeking good changes in 2011.....
"One day you just woke up in the sunshine 
and decided to have the courage to change everything."
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14 comments:

  1. AnnetteDecember 29, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    Awesome - love the vibrancy!

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  2. Martha RichardsonDecember 29, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    Hi Joanne - LOVE this...grew up in the Rochester area...most of family still there...just came back from Christmas visit!!

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  3. MaryDecember 29, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    These are oh so beautiful!!

    Grace and peace to you!

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  4. Bonita RoseDecember 29, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    you are right.. it's time.. it's time! Hoooray!
    Love your art gf.. love it!
    Thks for your order today in my etsy.. it went out to you today!

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  5. joanne sharpeDecember 29, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Thank you for the lovely comments Annette, Mary, Bonnie Rose and Margaret! xxoxoxo

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  6. joanne sharpeDecember 29, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    ........and Martha who was just visiting and from Rochester!!!!

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  7. MelDecember 29, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    This is so beautiful and I really am amazed each time I see what you can do with a white pen- it always looks so effortless and smooth. Perhaps down the road a few tutorials?? :-)

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  8. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    sigh... lovely, lovely Ms. Joanne.

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  9. UnknownDecember 30, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    Hi! I found you on the blog hop! I love your work! I've challenged myself to do some new things in 2011. Blogging and working on my journal on a regular basis are at the top of the list. It's nice to see such wonderful examples of both.
    Blessings to you in 2011!
    Laura P.
    laurapallatin.blgospot.com

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  10. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    your art is such an inspiration Joanne, so grateful to know you.

    Blessings to you and your family!!

    xxx Rena

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  11. A Soldier GirlDecember 31, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    absolutely stunning .. love it..

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  12. DinaDecember 31, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    This is AWESOME!! I truly love it. You are an amazing artist yourself, you know! You inspire me, you are definitely one of my faves!

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  13. Take care and STAY POSITIVE! TrenaDecember 31, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Great colors and overall art work Joanne!!

    Take care and STAY POSITIVE!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Stunning!!! Your art makes me so very happy - I need to find the time to visit more often :-D

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